Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 8, 2026 at 2:06:39 pm EDT

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Ample moisture will allow for near to slightly above normal rain chances through the week. Winds will be light and variable, becoming light to gentle out of the east to southeast. Temperatures will be seasonally warm, make sure to stay hydrated!

TODAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Variable winds near 5 mph, or near 4 knots. Chance of rain around 40 percent.

MARINE WINDS TODAY...Generally light and variable breezes, however breezes will becoming light to gentle and northeast to easterly across Hawk Channel and the Florida Straits. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.

WAVE HEIGHTS TODAY...Bay and Gulfside waters less than 1 foot, Hawk Channel 1 foot or less, Florida Straits around 1 foot, and southeastern Gulf waters 1 foot or less. Bay and nearshore waters smooth. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.